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Sonos Arc — $899
Sonos

Sonos Arc

$899

88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 3
Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc lands at 88 and Vizio Elevate at 85. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Arc if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Vizio Elevate if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Sonos Arc

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on sound (88 vs 85).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Sonos Arc

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on features (86 vs 83).

Value for money

Sonos Arc

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Arc more score per dollar ($899 vs $999).

Sonos Arc 88
vs
85 Vizio Elevate

Score breakdown

Sonos Arc
88
sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Vizio Elevate
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Arc versus Vizio Elevate — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Arc Vizio Elevate

Sonos Arc

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

Vizio Elevate

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

FAQ: Sonos Arc vs Vizio Elevate

Which is better, Sonos Arc or Vizio Elevate? +

Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +

At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Vizio Elevate worth the price? +

At $999, Vizio Elevate delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.

Does Sonos Arc or Vizio Elevate last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Arc or Vizio Elevate? +

Sonos Arc — leads on sound (88 vs 85). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Sonos Arc or Vizio Elevate? +

Sonos Arc — leads on features (86 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.